C&EE 150
Introduction to Hydrology
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Enforced requisites: course M20 (or Computer Science 31), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 103. Study of hydrologic cycle and relevant atmospheric processes, water and energy balance, radiation, precipitation formation, infiltration, evaporation, vegetation transpiration, groundwater flow, storm runoff, and flood processes. Letter grading.
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Units: 4.0
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Fall 2023 - This course is as rewarding as it is demanding, with a comprehensive workload that spans a wide range of material. Each week, we dive into a new chapter, complemented by mini-projects and weekly homework that keep you on your toes. The key to navigating this course successfully lies in diligent organization and timely completion of assignments. Particularly time-consuming are the mini-projects, which can take upwards of 15 to 20 hours each. They underscore the importance of choosing your project partners with care; the collaborative nature of these projects means that the effort of each member directly impacts the collective outcome. It's an aspect of the course that can significantly sway your grade, especially if you're paired with less committed partners. Professor Margulis stands out for his enthusiasm for the subject and genuine care for his students. He's approachable and invested in our learning, although he sets the bar high, expecting us to match his commitment. The course's challenge isn't rooted in the complexity of the material but in the volume and pace at which it's covered. Absorbing such a breadth of content within the 10-week timeframe is daunting, making it difficult to grasp the nuances of each topic fully. It's worth noting that student reviews may not always provide a complete picture; there's a tendency for those who excel to share their experiences more so than those who don't. This skew can paint an overly positive image of the course difficulty. Another word of caution: if your background is in MATLAB rather than CS31, prepare for a challenging adjustment. MATLAB's syntax is notoriously user-unfriendly, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the course. Margulis goes above and beyond to equip us with the tools for success, offering an array of resources like past exams and homework assignments. Despite this support, I found his exams challenging. Given the intense workload, I'd advise against taking this course alongside three other engineering classes. It demands a significant investment of time and energy, particularly for civil and environmental engineering students, and balancing it with a heavy course load is a formidable task.
Fall 2023 - This course is as rewarding as it is demanding, with a comprehensive workload that spans a wide range of material. Each week, we dive into a new chapter, complemented by mini-projects and weekly homework that keep you on your toes. The key to navigating this course successfully lies in diligent organization and timely completion of assignments. Particularly time-consuming are the mini-projects, which can take upwards of 15 to 20 hours each. They underscore the importance of choosing your project partners with care; the collaborative nature of these projects means that the effort of each member directly impacts the collective outcome. It's an aspect of the course that can significantly sway your grade, especially if you're paired with less committed partners. Professor Margulis stands out for his enthusiasm for the subject and genuine care for his students. He's approachable and invested in our learning, although he sets the bar high, expecting us to match his commitment. The course's challenge isn't rooted in the complexity of the material but in the volume and pace at which it's covered. Absorbing such a breadth of content within the 10-week timeframe is daunting, making it difficult to grasp the nuances of each topic fully. It's worth noting that student reviews may not always provide a complete picture; there's a tendency for those who excel to share their experiences more so than those who don't. This skew can paint an overly positive image of the course difficulty. Another word of caution: if your background is in MATLAB rather than CS31, prepare for a challenging adjustment. MATLAB's syntax is notoriously user-unfriendly, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the course. Margulis goes above and beyond to equip us with the tools for success, offering an array of resources like past exams and homework assignments. Despite this support, I found his exams challenging. Given the intense workload, I'd advise against taking this course alongside three other engineering classes. It demands a significant investment of time and energy, particularly for civil and environmental engineering students, and balancing it with a heavy course load is a formidable task.
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